The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-13
Items from the Courts.

Items from the Courts.
RAPPAPoRT's LIBEL CASE POSTPONED AGAIN.
1t was understood that the libel suit of Philip
Rappaport against the Sentinel would come M
be ready. and there was another postponement
The case will probably now not be tried before
the latter part OF the week.
NO EVIDENCE OF INTENTION TO swINDLE.
Henry Albro charged with obtaining money
under false pretenses in the sale of his half
interest in the American paper-box factory, was
acquitted by Esquire johnson yesterday He
held that there was evidence TO show that
Mr.. Albro had intended to swiEdle anyone
although his methods of doing business were of
. very questionable character.
DESIRES TO BE APPOINTED ADMINISTRATIVE
Ellen B. Douglass, sister of the late James G.
Douglass. filed her application for appointment
as administratrix of his estates, with the pro-
bate clerk, yesterday morning The application
was referred Judge Ayers, of the Circuit
Court. who gave notice that he would set day
for the hearing the objections OF the widow Of
the deceased against the appoin tment The
matter will probably be determined this week.
DIDN'T HAVE SUFFICIENT EVIDENCE.
Squire Smock yesterday decided the damage
suit of Anna Hart against Herman Ackelow,
for selling her husband liquor. by finding for the
defendant. The decision was against the plant
if because there was not proof sufficient that
the whisky was purchased at Ackelow's saloon.
In rendering 1t, the Squire said he had doubt
in his mind about the woman being entitled to
damages if she could fasten the sale upon any
saloon-keeper.
INDICTMENTS BY THE GRAND JURY.
The county grand jury made partial report
yesterday afternoon. returning indictments
against the following persons. James Dorsey
and John Tunsey, grand larceny; Edgar Green,
Samuel Jones and Harvey Reed, petit larceny;
Alfred Hathaway, receiving stolen goods, and
Lizzie Phillips, assault and battery with intent
to kill. The last-named is the colored woman
who made a murderous attack on Rachel Baker
two weeks ago.
DEMANDING DAMAGES FOR HER SONS DEATH
The suit of Bridget Sullivan against the Gin
cinnati, Hamilton g. Indianapolis railroad for
$40, coo damages for the killing of her son, Den
mis- Sullivan, at Brownsville. last August, is on
trial before jury in Superior Court room No. l.
Sullivan was employed on the road brake
man, and lost his life by being struck by the
tlmbers of building tn at projected over the
road. Damages are asked on the ground that
the road knew OF the danger employees were
subjected TO by allowing the building in question
to project over the road.
THEY HAD NO REASON TO COMPLAIN.
The trial of Arthur Jordan, for maintaining
nuisance, will probably be concluded in the
Criminal Court to-day. In all. nearly one hun
dred witnesses have been examined. and fully
half the number have been for the defense and
have said they had reason to complain of
Mr.. Jordans establishment Health Officer
Crane was on the stand Yesterday afternoon,
and testified that last summer he received three
or four different complsints OF Mr.. Jordan's es-
Enlistment. and that after receiving each notice
be visited the packing -house and made thor
ough investigation, but found nothing objection
able.
TRIAL OF LIQUOR LAW vIoLAToRs.
The volators Of the liquor law taking ad-
vantage of the inability of the police to certify
their cases dir ect to the Criminal Court on ac-
count of the grand jury being in session, and
nearly all taking change of venue from
Mayor Denny. The Mayor, having found In
Squire Smock justice of the peace who will
support him in the enforcement Of the law is
sending the majority OF the cases to him. Frank
Smith and Joseph Drum, who demanded
change of venue yesterday morning. were both
sent to Smock. aud will have q hearing this
morning Frank M. Herman. bartender for
Steve Mattler. stood trial, and the evidence de.
veloped peculiar case. Mr.. Matter, propri-
etor of the saloon, went upon the stand and
testified that he was the to whom the bar
tender gave the glass of beer. Pa.rolman
Weirick, who made the arrest corrooorated his
statement, although he did not know he was tn Q
proprietor whom he m ade the arrest. A question
arose to whether bartender could legally
give beer away TO even his employer and Mayor
Denny took the case under advisement John
Griffin and Joseph O'Neal were arrested yester-
day. charged with selling beer without license
at the saw-makers' ball in Lvra Hall last week.
the Mayor and were sent to Squire johnson.